2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1994 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. (161 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 397 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1994 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Breeze |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
