2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2011 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 10 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, 2011 Saab 03-Sep (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2011 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 03-Sep will offer significantly more control. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 03-Sep. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Grand Marquis | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4689 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1529 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |