2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander 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 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (209 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Commander | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Commander | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4604 cc |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |