2002 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP) has 269 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 301 kg more than 2002 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Viper | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |