1996 BMW 725 vs. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 2 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, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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:
1996 BMW 725 | 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 725 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |