1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 305 kg more than 1987 Ford Aerostar. 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.
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1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Grand Marquis | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 88 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |