2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Holden UTE
To start off, 2012 Holden UTE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden UTE (242 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden UTE. (330 Nm). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden UTE. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2012 Holden UTE 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Holden UTE | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Grand Marquis | UTE |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 330 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |