2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 528 kg more than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 Chevrolet Uplander, 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Uplander | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |