1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 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 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 259 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger.
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 (373 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3193 mm |
