2000 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 9 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
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 Cadillac Seville, 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 Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |