2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (264 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 571 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Equinox | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
