1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 581 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307, 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 307 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1587 cc |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |