2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |