2010 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Rio would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 714 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Rio, 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2006 Kia Rio | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Grand Marquis | Rio |
Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5385 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |