1957 Ford 12 M vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 932 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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