1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 128 kg more than 1998 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:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5673 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3690 mm |
