1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 637 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 208 | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 208 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |