2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 1 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 1246 kg more than 2000 Ariel Atom.
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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2000 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2000 Ariel Atom 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:
2000 Ariel Atom | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ariel | Mercury |
Model | Atom | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |