2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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 39 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 156 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
Make Alfa Romeo Mercury
Model 156 Grand Marquis
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 222 Nm 369 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.3 mm 89.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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