2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 392 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 37 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Le Mans | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
