1968 Ford 17 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 676 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | 17 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |