2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 795 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Armada 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 | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 313 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 105 L |
