1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1999 Nissan XVL
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1999 Nissan XVL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 446 kg more than 1999 Nissan XVL.
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, 1999 Nissan XVL, 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan XVL. (310 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan XVL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1999 Nissan XVL | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | XVL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1260 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
