1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 110 kg more than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | Mark IV | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2910 mm |
