2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Vamos | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |
