1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 700 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | 600 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 90 L |