1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Omega (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1990 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Grand Marquis | Omega |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |