2007 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 242 kg more than 2007 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4603 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
