1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 12 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |