1991 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1991 Honda Accord. (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 867 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2911 mm |
