1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 902 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Anglia | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |