2008 Geely CK vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Geely CK 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 792 kg more than 2008 Geely CK.
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, 2008 Geely CK, 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Geely CK. (128 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Geely CK. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 Geely CK has manual transmission. 2008 Geely CK 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:
2008 Geely CK | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Geely | Mercury |
Model | CK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1832 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |