1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 101 kg more than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2000 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2000 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
