1959 Land Rover 109 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 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 6 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | 109 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
