2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 510 kg more than 1966 Moretti 2500. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 2500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
