1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Avenger is newer by 12 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 2010 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
Because 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Avenger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
