1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 Ferrari 250 GT | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GT | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |