2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Fisker Karma
To start off, 2012 Fisker Karma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fisker Karma weights approximately 708 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Fisker Karma | |
Make | Mercury | Fisker |
Model | Grand Marquis | Karma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1331 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |