1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 97 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |