1958 Ford Popular vs. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Popular | 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Popular | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |