1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 974 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1956 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1956 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 356 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
