2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1979 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat Ritmo 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 161 more horse power than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 956 kg more than 1979 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Seat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat Ritmo. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1979 Seat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1979 Seat Ritmo 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 | 1979 Seat Ritmo | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Grand Marquis | Ritmo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |