2008 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 547 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lada Niva 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, 2008 Lada Niva 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lada Niva | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
