2010 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (280 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 238 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5385 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
