1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari 208 and 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 208.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 208 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
