1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 842 kg more than 1951 Austin A 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 40 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
