1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 935 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |