2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Zastava 132 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 1980 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 980 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Grand Marquis | 132 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |