2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Westfield ZEI 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 22 more horse power than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1989 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1989 Westfield ZEI. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1989 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1989 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mercury | Westfield |
Model | Grand Marquis | ZEI |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2340 mm |