1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1952 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,604 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 537 kg more than 1952 Renault Fregate.
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 1952 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1952 Renault Fregate 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 | 1952 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
