2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 245 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Grand Marquis | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |