1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 876 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus.
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. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Ford Taunus | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Taunus | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
