1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 205 kg more than 1985 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2920 mm |
