2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | 300 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |