1988 Ferrari F1 88 vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F1 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F1 88 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1292 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.

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. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari F1 88 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari F1 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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