2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
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 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II 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 118 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 880 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
