1964 Holden EH vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 495 kg more than 1964 Holden EH. 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden EH | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | EH | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2929 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
