2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 4,604 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 169 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 965 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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.
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2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 404 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |