1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | A 110 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
