2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 371 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 424 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
