1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 367 kg more than 1990 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 348 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
