2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 171 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9.
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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Z9 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2920 mm |
