2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 200 is newer by 11 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, 2013 Chrysler 200 (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 200 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 210 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 200.
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, 2013 Chrysler 200, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 200. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 200 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2765 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
