2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2001 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 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon, 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, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Neon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
