2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 282 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 400 R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
