1996 Mazda 626 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 527 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
