2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 ZIL 4104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 ZIL 4104 would be higher. At 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1503 kg more than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Mercury | ZIL |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 4104 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3340 mm |
