1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 930 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Mercury | Smart |
Model | Grand Marquis | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 33 L |