2006 Lexus GS vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Lexus GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GS (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (296 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS.
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, 2006 Lexus GS (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Marauder. (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lexus GS | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Lexus | Mercury |
Model | GS | Marauder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4277 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 72 L |