1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1978 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury MC4 | 1978 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | MC4 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
