2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC60 is newer by 7 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC60. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Marquis | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
