1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 402 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 GTE | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |