1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea 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 656 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.
Because 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (150 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Presea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Presea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
