2010 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 567 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Model F |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5385 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2240 mm |
