1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique

To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique 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 437 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique.

Because 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Mystique.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Mercury Mystique
Make Mercury Mercury
Model Grand Marquis Mystique
Year Released 1987 1997
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2544 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 148 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1313 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2710 mm


 

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