1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 971 kg more than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Mercury | NSU |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 497 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2020 mm |
