1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 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. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1946 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1946 Bentley Mark VI 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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bentley Mark VI | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Mark VI | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |