1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Zephyr | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
