Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.6 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 212.0 in | -18.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.3 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.3 in | 14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 4135 lb. | 396 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 60.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.4 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 60.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.6 | 23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 63.1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |