2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 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 117 more horse power than 1975 Zastava 132. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1975 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 741 kg more than 1975 Zastava 132. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Mercury | Zastava |
Model | Grand Marquis | 132 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |