1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 725 kg more than 1996 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 131 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |