1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3930 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |