1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 135 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |