1950 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 110 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2920 mm |