1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 427 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Grand Marquis | Voyager |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |