1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1964 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (353 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
