1957 Ford 17M vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 717 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | 17M | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
