2005 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1948 Renault Juva
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1948 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1948 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1948 Renault Juva. 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.
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2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1948 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Grand Marquis | Juva |
Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 24 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |