2000 Honda Insight 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 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight 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 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 992 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Insight | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
