2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 23 kg more than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford FPV BF GT has manual transmission. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | FPV BF GT | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
