2006 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 224 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Opel Antara.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Antara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
