2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Suzuki Baleno
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 Suzuki Baleno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Baleno would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Baleno, 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Grand Marquis | Baleno |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |