2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, both 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 407 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Ridgeline | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |