1982 BMW 328 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 326 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1832 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
