1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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 (373 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 33 Stradale | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 183 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |