1990 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Marquis | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
