2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2002 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Legend would be higher. 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 37 more horse power than 2002 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 162 kg more than 2002 Honda Legend. 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, 2002 Honda Legend, 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2002 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
