1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 527 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | Venture | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2911 mm |
