2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar 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 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 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 107 kg more than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2003 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 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestar | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestar | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |