2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota 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 13 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 38 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Dakota | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |