2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2004 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Westfield ZEI. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1162 kg more than 2004 Westfield ZEI. 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. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2004 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2004 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mercury | Westfield |
Model | Grand Marquis | ZEI |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 174 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |