2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 302 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Altima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |