1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 520 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (180 Nm). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
