2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |
