1982 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2010 Lada Kalina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 600 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Kalina, 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, 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Mercury | Lada |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
