2004 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 142 kg more than 2004 Holden Statesman. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Statesman | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Statesman | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |