2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Dakota. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
