1947 Allard J1 vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 540 kg more than 1947 Allard J1. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1947 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard J1 | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Allard | Mercury |
Model | J1 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1947 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |