1990 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1984 Renault 4
To start off, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (149 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1984 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1984 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1984 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
