1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 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 166 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 890 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 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:
1976 Fiat 131 | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |