2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 892 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Violet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |