1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 872 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Taunus | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
