1974 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
