2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1989 Peugeot Oxia

To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot Oxia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot Oxia would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (671 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 458 kg more than 1989 Peugeot Oxia.

Because 1989 Peugeot Oxia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia 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, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (726 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot Oxia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot Oxia has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot Oxia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mercury Grand Marquis 1989 Peugeot Oxia
Make Mercury Peugeot
Model Grand Marquis Oxia
Year Released 2003 1989
Engine Size 4604 cc 2849 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 671 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 8200 RPM
Torque 359 Nm 726 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1832 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1140 mm


 

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