2006 BMW X3 vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 BMW X3 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X3 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 X3 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X3 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
