1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1989 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 550 kg more than 1989 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Espace |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
