1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1997 Mercury MC4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Mercury MC4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Sunny 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 | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | MC4 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1269 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |