2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mountaineer | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |