2004 Lexus IS vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Lexus IS 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 55 more horse power than 2004 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 432 kg more than 2004 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2004 Lexus IS 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:
| 2004 Lexus IS | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | IS | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
