1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S 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 101 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S. 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 1947 Ferrari 159S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 159S 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.
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1947 Ferrari 159S | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 159S | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1947 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1836 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |