2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 567 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Grand Marquis | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1426 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2547 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |