2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Avalanche | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |