2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Marauder. (303 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 Express (499 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Marauder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |