2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1986 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1986 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |