1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 216 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Grand Marquis | 320 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |