2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |
