2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 TVR Cerbera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 TVR Cerbera would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 732 kg more than 1998 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Grand Marquis | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |