2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2003 Holden Statesman and 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Statesman (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 107 kg more than 2003 Holden Statesman.
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 Holden Statesman (375 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Statesman | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Statesman | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
