2002 MCC Crossblade vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2002 MCC Crossblade and 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP) has 138 more horse power than 2002 MCC Crossblade. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Crossblade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2002 MCC Crossblade. 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Crossblade. (102 Nm @ 3210 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Crossblade. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2002 MCC Crossblade has manual transmission. 2002 MCC Crossblade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Crossblade | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | MCC | Mercury |
| Model | Crossblade | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3210 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2630 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2760 mm |
