1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 10 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 75 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 123 kg more than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Antara 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 | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Antara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
