2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Marcos TS500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Marcos TS500 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 900 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
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 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercury |
| Model | TS500 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
