1964 Fiat Berline vs. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 562 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline. 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, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Berline | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |
