2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1958 Talbot T 26
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Talbot T 26. (197 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot T 26. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 315 kg more than 1958 Talbot T 26. 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. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1958 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Grand Marquis | T 26 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |