1957 BMW 503 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 332 kg more than 1957 BMW 503. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 503 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 503 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |