2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 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 113 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 532 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1981 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1981 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Grand Marquis | 240 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |