2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2010 Nissan Versa is newer by 8 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 101 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 691 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa. 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, 2010 Nissan Versa, 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (150 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Versa 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 | 2010 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Versa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |