2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 727 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer, 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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Tracer | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2911 mm |
