1979 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 391 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 391 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | R 391 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |