1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | 109 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |