2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 937 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
