1990 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (108 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 810 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | 914 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |