2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1981 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 605 kg more than 1981 Opel Senator.
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. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1981 Opel Senator | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Grand Marquis | Senator |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2690 mm |