2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 121 kg more than 2005 Lincoln LS.
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 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln LS | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | LS | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |