1988 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1988 Chrysler Voyager and 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 Chrysler Voyager. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1988 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 332 kg more than 1988 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chrysler Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chrysler Voyager | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Voyager | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
