2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 5 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 4,602 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 302 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Grand Marquis | Cayman |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4602 cc | 2687 cc |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |