2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2009 Holden Colorado is newer by 4 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Holden Colorado. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Colorado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (389 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Colorado. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Grand Marquis | Colorado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 313 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |