1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
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 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F355 | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F355 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |