2005 Kia K2700 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 Kia K2700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia K2700 would be higher. At 4,604 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 141 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Kia K2700 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
Make Kia Mercury
Model K2700 Grand Marquis
Year Released 2005 2006
Engine Size 2665 cc 4604 cc
Horse Power 83 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 2075 kg
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 72 L


 

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