1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. (302 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 302 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |