1994 Mazda Midge vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 4 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1994 Mazda Midge. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 700 kg more than 1994 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge, 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda Midge. (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda Midge | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Midge | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
