1990 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Granada | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |