2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1972 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Sunbeam Rapier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Sunbeam Rapier would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 802 kg more than 1972 Sunbeam Rapier. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1972 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Mercury | Sunbeam |
Model | Grand Marquis | Rapier |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |