1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta would be higher. At 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 232 kg more than 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta.
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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta has manual transmission. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta 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:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Berlinetta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |
