2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 397 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
