2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 178 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 1998 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey, 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
