1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 360 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 90 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |