1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 902 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 124 | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 124 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |