2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Acura RDX
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX 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 134 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX, 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Acura RDX | |
Make | Mercury | Acura |
Model | Grand Marquis | RDX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |