1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD 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 31 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 325 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Mercury | Alvis |
| Model | Grand Marquis | TD |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
