2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 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 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina 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 168 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1832 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |