1985 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Talbot T 26 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 150 kg more than 1947 Talbot T 26.
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:
1985 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Grand Marquis | T 26 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |