2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 831 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant 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 | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Marquis | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |