2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 915 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Lanos, 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Lanos. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2002 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2002 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Lanos | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Lanos | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1348 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |