2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1984 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 862 kg more than 1984 TVR Tasmin.
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. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1984 TVR Tasmin has manual transmission. 1984 TVR Tasmin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1984 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Grand Marquis | Tasmin |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |