2002 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 986 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, 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, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |