2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |
