1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 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. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | 370Z |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 332 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |