2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 843 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mercury Marauder 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 1970 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo, 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, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Stilo | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Stilo | Marauder |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3160 mm |