1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1983 Mini MK IV
To start off, both 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1983 Mini MK IV were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1983 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1983 Mini MK IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Mini MK IV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1983 Mini MK IV | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Grand Marquis | MK IV |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2040 mm |