2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 399 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Grand Marquis | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 107 L |