2000 BMW M3 vs. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 BMW M3.
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, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW M3 | 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |