2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 297 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Grand Marquis | 156 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |