1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 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 84 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 990 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 133 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2910 mm |
