1997 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 208 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 667 kg more than 1997 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:
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Grand Marquis | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |