2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Quattroporte | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4243 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |