1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2004 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2004 Mercury Marauder is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Marauder (302 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 835 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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, 2004 Mercury Marauder (431 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 2004 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 2004 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Mirafiori | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |
