2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 737 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. 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, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Grand Marquis | Rekord |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |