2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 487 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | 944 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |