1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 832 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 72 L |
