2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 307 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1277 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |