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) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). 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 (373 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm). 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 | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
