1996 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1999 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Nissan Cefiro.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1999 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
