1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 13 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 728 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2012 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Grand Marquis | Savana |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |