1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 46 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 688 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Dino | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 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 | 1044 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
