2006 BMW M6 vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 389 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M6 (705 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 262 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |