1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 388 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1951 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1951 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alvis | Mercury |
Model | TA 21 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |