1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Suzuki F1
To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 362 kg more than 2002 Suzuki F1. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Suzuki F1 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Marquis | F1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
