2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 14 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, 2004 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 467 kg more than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2004 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
