1981 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 261 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 745 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
