1956 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen Interceptor 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 95 more horse power than 1956 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 337 kg more than 1956 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen Interceptor. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jensen Interceptor | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercury |
| Model | Interceptor | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3991 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
