2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Grand Marquis | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |