1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 67 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall Omega has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Omega 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 | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Grand Marquis | Omega |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |