2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sorento | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |