1993 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 640 kg more than 1975 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:
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |