2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 4,604 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 76 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | CR-V | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |