2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
