1979 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 88 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat Campagnola | 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Campagnola | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |