1981 Ford Probe vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
Because 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Probe | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Probe | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
