2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 2 kg more than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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.
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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Grand Marquis | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2004 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |