1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 130 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
