2004 Mazda B4000 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B4000 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 17 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B4000 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, 2004 Mazda B4000 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B4000 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B4000 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
