1993 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1944 Packard 12
To start off, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1944 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1944 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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:
| 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1944 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Mercury | Packard |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
