2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Omega 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 118 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 515 kg more than 1986 Opel 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega. 2003 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Marauder | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Marauder | Omega |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |