1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 886 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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 (373 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
