1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 243 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
