1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2002 Westfield ZEI is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Westfield ZEI. (173 HP @ 9800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2002 Westfield ZEI. 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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2002 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2002 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mercury | Westfield |
Model | Grand Marquis | ZEI |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 9800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |