2004 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute 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 117 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 407 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute, 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mazda Tribute | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Tribute | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |