2007 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Mazda CX-9 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (338 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda CX-9 | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | CX-9 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
