2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 111 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Grand Marquis | FX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
