2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 820 kg more than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Grand Marquis | Expedition |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |