2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 957 kg more than 1979 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Violet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 113 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |