2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 162 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 656 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
