2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 607 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 607. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 302 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 607. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 607, 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2004 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 607 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |