2001 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 223 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6.
Because 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Grand Marquis | 6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |