1980 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1974 Renault 15
To start off, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 15 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1974 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 15 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
