1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 985 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Prefect | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |