2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 284 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
