1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cortina | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
