2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Kia Visto
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Visto would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2002 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2002 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Visto, 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Kia Visto | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Grand Marquis | Visto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |