2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Seville (300 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville 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 26 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2004 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 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Seville, 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 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
