2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 775 kg more than 1989 Toyota Model F. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Model F |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2240 mm |