2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 112 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
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 Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Thunderbird | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |