1950 Holden FX vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 862 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | FX | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |