1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 962 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1100 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |