1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 25 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS 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 2 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Grand Marquis | CTS |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |