1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1982 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1982 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 450 kg more than 1982 Peugeot 505. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1982 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 505 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |
