1965 AC Aceca vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |