1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base
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Photo: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Pillared Hardtop in Midnight Blue, Front Left, 08-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 75 78 Mercury Grand Marquis 2door by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: La vieille voiture - Flickr - besopha by besopha, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Pillared Hardtop in Midnight Blue, Rear Left, 08-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercury Marquis Brougham (1978) - rear by SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Marquis Colony Park (1973–1978) (1973–1978); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Pillared Hardtop in Midnight Blue, Front Left, 08-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 75 78 Mercury Grand Marquis 2door by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: La vieille voiture - Flickr - besopha by besopha, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 4-Door Pillared Hardtop in Midnight Blue, Rear Left, 08-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Marquis Brougham (1978) - rear by SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base is a 5.8-liter V8 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Marquis Wagon measures 229.0 inches long on a 121.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.8L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.8 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 229 in |
| Width | 79.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Mercury Marquis Wagon.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.