1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 125 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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.
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1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |