2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2011 Jeep Compass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 447 kg more than 2011 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Compass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Mercury | Jeep |
Model | Grand Marquis | Compass |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1656 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |