2001 Holden HSV vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden HSV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden HSV would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden HSV is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2001 Holden HSV (692 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 2001 Holden HSV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden HSV has manual transmission. 2001 Holden HSV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden HSV | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | HSV | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
