2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky 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 488 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2009 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2009 Saturn Sky 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 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Grand Marquis | Sky |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4602 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 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 | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 49 L |