2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, 2004 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 512 kg more than 2004 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane, 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Megane 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 | 2004 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | Megane |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |