2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 282 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1967 Alvis TF | |
Make | Mercury | Alvis |
Model | Grand Marquis | TF |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |