1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Aspen | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2920 mm |
