Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.6 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 212.0 in | -33.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 78.3 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 4135 lb. | -1190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 60.6 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 57.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 60.0 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.1 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 38.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |