2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 661 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Marquis | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2835 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |