2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 412 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 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 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | 993 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |