2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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 866 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (400 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |