1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Catera and 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 266 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (370 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Catera | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |