2000 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 119 kg more than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Safari | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Safari | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |