2001 BMW M vs. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |