1962 DAF 750 vs. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DAF 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DAF 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 DAF 750. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1962 DAF 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1962 DAF 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DAF 750. (57 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DAF 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DAF 750 | 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | DAF | Mercury |
| Model | 750 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 662 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2910 mm |
