2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2000 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2000 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |