1992 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1992 Porsche 911

To start off, both 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1992 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.

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 Mercury Grand Marquis 1992 Porsche 911
Make Mercury Porsche
Model Grand Marquis 911
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4600 cc 3594 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 208 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5550 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1760 mm


 

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