2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 187 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
Model | V8 Vantage | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |