2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 716 kg more than 1976 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 169 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |