1989 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 520 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Mercury | Pagani |
Model | Grand Marquis | Zonda |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 7300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1141 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |