2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP) has 959 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 582 kg more than 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm) has 1110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero has manual transmission. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
Make | Mercury | SSC |
Model | Grand Marquis | Ultimate Aero |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 1183 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 1483 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |