2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207, 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 207 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |