1952 Porsche 356 vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1087 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1952 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1952 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Porsche 356 | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercury |
| Model | 356 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1131 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
