1988 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 168 kg more than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
