1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 376 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Because 1999 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 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX, 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (191 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Grand Marquis | S-MX |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 191 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |