2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Ford Freestar. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 72 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestar | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 372 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |