1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1941 Tatra T87
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1941 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1941 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 462 kg more than 1941 Tatra T87. 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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1941 Tatra T87 has manual transmission. 1941 Tatra T87 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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1941 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Grand Marquis | T87 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |