1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 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:
| 1951 Hudson Hornet | 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercury |
| Model | Hornet | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2920 mm |
