1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental 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 7 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 117 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 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, both vehicles can yield 372 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
