1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 805 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram 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:
1996 Dodge Ram | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1989 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2911 mm |