2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 368 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 223 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
