1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 453 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alpine | Mercury |
Model | A 610 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |