1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. Both 1980 Ferrari Pinin and 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 78 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Pinin | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |