2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 19 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. (149 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 205 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.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
