1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 394 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | Lagonda | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
