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Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 113.7 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 193.4 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 73.7 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.8 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 4531 lb. | -396 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 59.0 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.4 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 58.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.6 | 43.9 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -63.1 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |