2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4605 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |