2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
