2002 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 517 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. 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, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Isis has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Isis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Isis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
