2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (189 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Charger | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
