1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 87 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.
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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
