1988 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2340 mm |
