2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 627 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.

Because 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Desert Excursion 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
Make Ford Mercury
Model Desert Excursion Grand Marquis
Year Released 2000 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6800 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 311 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 369 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1925 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2920 mm