2008 Geely CK vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2008 Geely CK and 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 796 kg more than 2008 Geely CK.
Because 2008 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 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Geely CK. (110 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Geely CK. 2008 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. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Geely CK | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Geely | Mercury |
Model | CK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1836 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |