2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 623 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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 60 kg more than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000.
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 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F1 2000 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
