1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (209 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cortina | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |