2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 217 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra.
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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Supra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |