2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis 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 110 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis, 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
