1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | A 40 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 62 L |