1963 Holden EJ vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 598 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | EJ | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
