2003 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 802 kg more than 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Marquis | Wyvern |
Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |