1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2001 Nissan AXY is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan AXY (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY, 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (303 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.

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