2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana 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 138 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 722 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1974 Holden Torana | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Grand Marquis | Torana |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |