1989 Lada 2107 vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1989 Lada 2107 and 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada 2107 | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 2107 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 108 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 | 1060 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 90 L |