1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Grand Marquis | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |