2007 Kia K2700 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 306 kg more than 2007 Kia K2700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia K2700 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | K2700 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |