1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1965 Opel Kadett. 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, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Grand Marquis | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |