1999 BMW LMR vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1999 BMW LMR and 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW LMR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 91 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW LMR. (355 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW LMR.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW LMR | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | LMR | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 355 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1706 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |