1985 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 27 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 234 kg more than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercury | Maserati |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
