2003 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus IS would be higher. At 4,602 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 292 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lexus IS | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | IS | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |