1979 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 29 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
