1960 Ford Popular vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 950 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Popular | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Popular | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
