1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Grand Marquis | Relay |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |