Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Mercury Grand Marquis (2009) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Mercury Grand Marquis
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	114.6 in	-2 in
Length	197.1 in	212.0 in	-14.9 in
Width	78.9 in	78.3 in	0.6 in
Height	70.4 in	58.3 in	12.1 in
Curb Weight	4503 lb.	4135 lb.	368 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.5 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	60.6 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.4 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	37.8 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	60.0 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.1 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.0 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	34 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	20.6 ft³	0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	20.6	23.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	20.6 ft³	60.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.

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

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