1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 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 7 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 132 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |