2008 Acura TL vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 2 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, 2008 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2006 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 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL, 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | TL | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |