2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 11 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 75 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 396 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius. 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, 2012 Toyota Prius, 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Prius |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |