1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 13 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Grand Marquis | F-350 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 548 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3967 mm |