2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
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 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen SP2 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 165 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 932 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Marquis | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
