1991 Acura NSX vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1991 Acura NSX is newer by 1 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, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX 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 380 kg more than 1991 Acura NSX.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Acura NSX | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2920 mm |