1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 90 L |