2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Atos and 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Atos, 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Atos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Atos | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Atos | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |