1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 9 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, both vehicles can yield 208 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Because 1998 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407, 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 407 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2946 cc |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |