1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 430 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 Dodge DURANGO 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 Dodge DURANGO 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Grand Marquis | DURANGO |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2262 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2172 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3042 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |