1989 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1989 Volvo 460 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 30 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 694 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460, 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, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 460 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
