2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Opel Admiral. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 361 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral. 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, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
