1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1941 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |