1950 Cadillac 62 vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Cadillac 62 | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5425 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2910 mm |