2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric 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 150 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 486 kg more than 1977 Nissan Cedric. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Cedric |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |