1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 787 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 90 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1867 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2911 mm |