2002 Audi R8 vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2002 Audi R8 and 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1830 kg more than 2002 Audi R8.
Because 2002 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 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, 2002 Audi R8 (698 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 2002 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi R8 | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | R8 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 610 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 698 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |