1997 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 465 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Grand Marquis | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |