2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,604 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 89 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 953 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Grand Marquis | Skyline |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |