2000 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1998 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Cefiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Cefiro would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 398 kg more than 1998 Nissan Cefiro.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1998 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
