1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Prisma 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 85 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 702 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Lancia Prisma, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Prisma | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2920 mm |
