1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. Both 1996 Ford Crown Victoria and 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis are equipped with a 4,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 115 kg more than 1992 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 Ford Crown Victoria | 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Crown Victoria | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 208 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |