1999 Mazda Activehicle vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 12 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 297 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 2011 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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Activehicle.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mazda Activehicle | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Activehicle | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
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 | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |