1998 BMW 729 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 729. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 729 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 BMW 729. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 729. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 BMW 729. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 BMW 729 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 729 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 729 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 729 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1830 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |