1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2001 Toyota FXS is newer by 14 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, 2001 Toyota FXS (188 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota FXS 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 450 kg more than 2001 Toyota FXS.
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) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota FXS. (280 Nm). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | FXS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
