1999 Ford Econoline vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Econoline would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (302 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 583 kg more than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Econoline | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2415 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2920 mm |
