1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1947 Riley RM A
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 597 kg more than 1947 Riley RM A.
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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1947 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1947 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1947 Riley RM A | |
Make | Mercury | Riley |
Model | Grand Marquis | RM A |
Year Released | 1998 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |