1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 631 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Falcon | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 90 L |
