1994 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 185 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 840 | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 840 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |