2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 178 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Pilot | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 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 | 77 L | 72 L |