2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Xterra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra 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 780 kg more than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2008 Nissan Xterra 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, 2008 Nissan Xterra 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, 2008 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
