2007 Ford Territory vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 306 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Territory | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5766 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |