1970 Fiat 124 vs. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 922 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 124 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |