2001 Audi Allroad vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Audi Allroad is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Audi Allroad. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi Allroad. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi Allroad weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2001 Audi Allroad is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi Allroad 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi Allroad. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi Allroad.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Allroad | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Allroad | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
