2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 652 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2008 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | CX-7 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |
