2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1967 Moretti 850S. 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, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1967 Moretti 850S has manual transmission. 1967 Moretti 850S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Mercury | Moretti |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 850S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
