1968 Lotus Elan vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan. 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. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1968 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1968 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elan | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |