1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Mythos | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
