2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 306 kg more than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Durango | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Durango | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2138 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |