2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 15 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 11 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
