1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 7 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 53 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Korando |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
