1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 250 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
