2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 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 16 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 38 kg more than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
