2009 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 638 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
