1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 165 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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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1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |