1993 BMW 325 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1993 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 282 kg more than 1993 BMW 325. 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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 325 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
