1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Pickup |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |