1992 BMW 850 vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |