1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1982 Zastava 102
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 Zastava 102. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Zastava 102 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 99 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 980 kg more than 1982 Zastava 102. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 102. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 102.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1982 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Mercury | Zastava |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 102 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2160 mm |
