1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1987 Peugeot 505
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 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1987 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 505 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |