2000 Lada 112 vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2000 Lada 112 and 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Lada 112. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 787 kg more than 2000 Lada 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada 112, 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada 112. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada 112. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada 112 has manual transmission. 2000 Lada 112 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada 112 | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | 112 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
