2007 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 2 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, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 262 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.
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 Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler Crossfire | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Crossfire | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |