2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Territory | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4603 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |