2008 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 356 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Carens | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
