1980 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 445 kg more than 1950 Riley RM A.
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:
| 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1950 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Grand Marquis | RM A |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
