2000 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore 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 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 247 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Commodore | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
