2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 211 kg more than 1993 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
