1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 346 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Humber | Mercury |
Model | Hawk | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |