2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 5 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 523 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.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Commander | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |