1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis

To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 860 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.

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