1997 Daewoo Prince vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daewoo Prince. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daewoo Prince would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 572 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Prince. 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. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1997 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1997 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Daewoo Prince | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Prince | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 224 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5390 mm |