1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 382 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
