1996 Lexus GS vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 116 kg more than 1996 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus GS | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | GS | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
