1990 Lancia Dedra vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1990 Lancia Dedra 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 38 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 540 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. 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 Lancia Dedra, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lancia Dedra | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Dedra | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |