1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1958 MG MGA
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 MG MGA would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 MG MGA. (107 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1958 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 850 kg more than 1958 MG MGA. 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, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1958 MG MGA | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Grand Marquis | MGA |
Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2390 mm |