2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 112 kg more than 2002 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ranger. (207 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Grand Marquis | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |