1968 Renault Dauphine vs. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault Dauphine | 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Renault | Mercury |
| Model | Dauphine | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
