1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio 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 109 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 552 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2911 mm |