2005 BMW 530 vs. 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |