1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1087 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Festiva | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2911 mm |
