1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod 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 Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod 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 806 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Pod |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
