1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1387 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 500 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2911 mm |