1988 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Grand Marquis | Aerotech |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |