1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 20 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
