1986 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 320 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Juke |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
