2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Z4 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
