2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1277 kg more than 1966 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2290 mm |
