2010 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Capital would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 542 kg more than 1997 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Capital, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Mercury | Kia |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Capital |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5385 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2530 mm |
