2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 52 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 362 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Toyota Camry, 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) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Camry |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |