1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 121 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 407 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
