2001 BMW L7 vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 BMW L7.
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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW L7 | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | L7 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |