1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 7 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 4,598 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. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 4 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | 350Z |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |