2008 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 1 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, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Because 2008 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Edge | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
