1995 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1995 BMW 330 and 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 330 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
