2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2005 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 586 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Saturn ION, 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Grand Marquis | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
