2008 Dodge Viper vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
