1984 BMW M6 vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 174 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
