2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 817 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |