2000 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 872 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
