2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 TVR T 350
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 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 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 1015 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
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, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 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 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Grand Marquis | T 350 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |