1985 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Because 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
