1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 415 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercury |
| Model | Type III | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
