2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1970 Peugeot 204
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 4,602 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (208 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 952 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 204, 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, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 204. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 204 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1970 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Grand Marquis | 204 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4602 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |