2004 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 860 kg more than 1985 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | 5 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 221 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |