1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Carlton would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Carlton | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
