1988 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 Peugeot Boxer

To start off, 2007 Peugeot Boxer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.

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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Mercury Grand Marquis 2007 Peugeot Boxer
Make Mercury Peugeot
Model Grand Marquis Boxer
Year Released 1988 2007
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4942 cc 2800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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