2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 566 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |