1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1987 Nissan Mid4

To start off, both 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1987 Nissan Mid4 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Mid4 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Mid4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 346 kg more than 1987 Nissan Mid4.

Because 1987 Nissan Mid4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Mid4 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, 1987 Nissan Mid4 (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Mid4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis 1987 Nissan Mid4
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Grand Marquis Mid4
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Size 4942 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 148 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1404 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1210 mm


 

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