2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 344 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (530 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
