1990 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 18 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, 2008 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Outback |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
