2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 6 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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 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 612 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 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 | 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |