1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Tempra | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |