2001 Honda HR-V vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 712 kg more than 2001 Honda HR-V. 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, 2001 Honda HR-V, 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2001 Honda HR-V 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:
2001 Honda HR-V | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | HR-V | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |