2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln LS | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | LS | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3931 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 369 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |