1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1982 Opel Monza
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Monza would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 512 kg more than 1982 Opel Monza.
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. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1982 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Monza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
