2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 652 kg more than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Canyon | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Canyon | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 4606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |