1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1995 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Almera 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 566 kg more than 1995 Nissan Almera.
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, 1995 Nissan Almera, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Almera. (132 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Almera. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Almera 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 | 1995 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Almera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 132 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |