1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 132 kg more than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Crown Victoria | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |