1995 Honda Today vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 980 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Today | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
