1986 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 454 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 307 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
