1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 450 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1832 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
