1978 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2011 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2011 Renault Trafic is newer by 33 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 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 39 more horse power than 2011 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Trafic.
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, 2011 Renault Trafic, 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 (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2011 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3100 mm |
