2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta 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 108 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 856 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Fiesta 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:
2001 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |