2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Magna 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 83 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 555 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Magna, 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 (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Magna. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2004 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2004 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2004 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Marquis | Magna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |