2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 678 kg more than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
