2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Rainier | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4605 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |