2008 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 539 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercury |
| Model | Armada | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |
