1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
