2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Monza would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 559 kg more than 1985 Opel Monza. 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Marauder | 1985 Opel Monza | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Marauder | Monza |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |