1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1219 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 850 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
