1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Scorpio | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |