2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | TrailBlazer | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |