1945 GAZ 10-73 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 GAZ 10-73. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 GAZ 10-73 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1945 GAZ 10-73. (75 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1945 GAZ 10-73. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 382 kg more than 1945 GAZ 10-73. 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. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1945 GAZ 10-73 has manual transmission. 1945 GAZ 10-73 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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