1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (305 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Musso |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
