1981 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Honda Capa
To start off, 1999 Honda Capa is newer by 18 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Capa, 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1999 Honda Capa | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Grand Marquis | Capa |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |