2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 278 kg more than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2005 Saturn Relay 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, 2005 Saturn Relay 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Grand Marquis | Relay |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 299 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |