1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 610 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 348 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
