2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 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 4,605 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 165 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 881 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda 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, 2007 Fiat Panda 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 (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |
