2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saab 9-7X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 9-7X would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 9-7X (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2005 Saab 9-7X 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, 2005 Saab 9-7X 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 (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 9-7X. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 9-7X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
