1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK 10 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |