1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Abarth | Mercury |
Model | 1000 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2910 mm |