1986 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Grand Marquis | Rekord |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |