1994 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 228 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
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:
1994 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercury | Panoz |
Model | Grand Marquis | Esperante |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |