2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet HHR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet HHR would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR, 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | HHR | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |