2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Rover 75
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 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 Rover 75, 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mercury | Rover |
Model | Grand Marquis | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |