2005 Mazda B3000 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 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B3000 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
