1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Falcon | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1857 kg |
