1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
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, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |