2000 Caterham 21 vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1296 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | 21 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |