2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP) has 408 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | 936 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 632 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 775 kg |