1999 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
