1998 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 18 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (223 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1984 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 742 kg more than 1984 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, 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, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 18. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault 18 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault 18 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1984 Renault 18 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | 18 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1732 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |