2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1292 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1982 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Marquis | Minica |
Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2060 mm |