2004 Mercury Marauder vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 153 kg more than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Marauder (431 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Marauder | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Marauder | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
