1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 327 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |