2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 224 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 647 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |