1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. 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, 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1979 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 99 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |