1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 208 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |