1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1088 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Prefect | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
