1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 691 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Greyhound | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |