2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 218 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Cadillac CTS 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
Make Cadillac Mercury
Model CTS Grand Marquis
Year Released 2002 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3173 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 220 HP 224 HP
Torque 296 Nm 373 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 72 L


 

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