2001 Holden GTS vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2001 Holden GTS (692 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2001 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden GTS | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | GTS | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4144 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |