1963 Lotus Seven vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. 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. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |