1998 Ford Cougar 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 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Cougar 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 111 more horse power than 1998 Ford Cougar. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 541 kg more than 1998 Ford Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Cougar. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Cougar has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Cougar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Cougar | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cougar | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |