2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
