2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 is newer by 9 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 234 kg more than 2010 Volvo V70.
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, 2010 Volvo V70, 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Grand Marquis | V70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |