1999 Mazda Activehicle vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Activehicle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Activehicle would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mazda Activehicle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Activehicle 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, 1999 Mazda Activehicle (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda Activehicle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda Activehicle | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Activehicle | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |