1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 746 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1986 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1986 Pontiac 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Grand Marquis | 1000 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 109 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |