2006 Mercury Monterey vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 143 kg more than 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Monterey. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Monterey | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
