1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |