1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 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 194 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 700 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:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 700 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
