1954 Austin A vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |