2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | 159 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
