1955 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 107 kg more than 1955 Buick 40.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | 40 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1832 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
