1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 26 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (353 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
