1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 18 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada 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 240 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Marquis | Verada |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |