2005 Ford Escape vs. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 20 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, 2005 Ford Escape (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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 253 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Because 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (262 Nm). This means 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
