1997 Lexus LS vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 17 kg more than 1997 Lexus LS.
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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus LS | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
