2009 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-9 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 4,602 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 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 652 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-9.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-9 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 Mazda CX-9 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, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | CX-9 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3724 cc | 4602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
