1943 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. 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. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1943 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1943 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Ford Taunus | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Taunus | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
