2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 415 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.

Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 2009 Nissan Frontier
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Grand Marquis Frontier
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4603 cc 3953 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 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1857 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 80 L


 

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