2002 Holden Berlina vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Holden Berlina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 192 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden Berlina | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Berlina | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |