2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 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 14 more horse power than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. 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, 2006 Saab 03-Sep, 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 (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
