2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 381 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 604. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 604 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 604 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 604 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |