1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 522 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S has manual transmission. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S 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:
| 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 170S | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
