1998 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1998 BMW 730 and 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 730 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |