1992 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1992 BMW 850 and 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1992 BMW 850 | 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 850 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |