2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Infiniti I
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Infiniti I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Infiniti I would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti I 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 322 kg more than 1999 Infiniti I.
Because 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti I, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1999 Infiniti I | |
Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
Model | Grand Marquis | I |
Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |