2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 875 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Renault Duster 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, 2012 Renault Duster 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Renault Duster | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | Duster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |