2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 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 792 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 155 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
