1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 436 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (255 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 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 | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Grand Marquis | 156 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 255 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |