2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Volvo S40
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 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo S40 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 22 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 374 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40. 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 Volvo S40, 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Grand Marquis | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |