1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 406 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 70 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |