2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 807 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 807. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 807. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 49 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 807. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 807, 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 807. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 807. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 807 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 807 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Peugeot 807 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 807 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |