1954 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 830 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
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1954 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 340 Spider | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |