1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2004 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 359 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |