2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 93 kg more than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
