1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 54 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Grand Marquis | SL |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |