2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 89 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.

Because 2001 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 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, 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, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Eldorado 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
Make Cadillac Mercury
Model Eldorado Grand Marquis
Year Released 2000 2001
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4604 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 275 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1743 kg 1832 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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