2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 4 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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, 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
