2002 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 158 kg more than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2003 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 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Tiburon, 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. (255 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2002 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Hyundai Tiburon | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Tiburon | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |