1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 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 570 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Maserati 420 | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 420 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |