1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 42 kg more than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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 | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |