1990 Ford Thunderbird 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 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 222 kg more than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |