1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2920 mm |