1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1986 Renault 4
To start off, 1986 Renault 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1986 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 995 kg more than 1986 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (303 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1986 Renault 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |