2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Doblo 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 779 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Doblo | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
