1988 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 113 kg more than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Korando |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
