1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 27 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 90 L |