1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 24 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Grand Marquis | 118 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |