2000 Acura Integra vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura Integra would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 687 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra, 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura Integra | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | Integra | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |