1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford GT 40 | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | GT 40 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |