1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 835 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 356 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
