1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 5.8 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |