1997 Mercury MC4 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | MC4 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |