1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2012 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 520 kg more than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Fiorino, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Fiorino. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Fiat Fiorino | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Grand Marquis | Fiorino |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |