1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 356 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |