1959 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Seville (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 368 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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:
1959 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |