2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 62 kg more than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lexus Minority Report | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | Minority Report | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4186 cc |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |