1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 660 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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:
1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 90 L |