1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 15 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, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (223 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (372 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Grand Marquis | A7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 414 HP |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2914 mm |
