2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Seat 127
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 127 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1978 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Seat 127 | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Grand Marquis | 127 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2230 mm |