1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 607 kg more than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercury |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2911 mm |
