1984 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 750 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 318 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |