1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 896 kg more than 1949 Renault Juva.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1949 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1949 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1949 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Juva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
