1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 25 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
