1999 GMC Safari vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 205 kg more than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Safari | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
