1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Mercury | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2110 mm |
