1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Navara |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |