2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | LR3 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
